Byzantine crocus
Also known as: iris-flowered crocus
A perennial corm with lilac to light purple flowers produced before the leaves in early autumn. Inner tepals much smaller than outer ones, which reflex in strong sun
Scientific classification
- Species
- Byzantine crocus (Crocus banaticus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Byzantine crocus
Distribution map
Eastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Byzantine crocus
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Byzantine crocus care guide
- Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb feed in late winter or early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moderately well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage
Pests
May be susceptible to rodents and birds
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